In-Game Localization Specialist, Russian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ukraine.

📋 Description

• Localize in-game text, user interface, dialogues, subtitles, and narrative content for target languages, ensuring the preservation of tone, style, and context.

• Adapt content to be culturally relevant and sensitive for diverse regional audiences.

• Review and edit localized materials for accuracy, consistency, and quality assurance.

• Maintain glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases.

• Collaborate with localization QA teams to identify and rectify linguistic bugs within the game.

• Offer feedback on localization processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and quality.

• Coordinate efforts with language teams.

• Contribute to AI and language technology initiatives that enhance communication.

• Complete testing and onboarding processes as necessary when selected.

⛳️ Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in the target language.

• A graduate degree in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR a graduate degree in another discipline along with 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.

• Over 3 years of proven experience in localizing in-game video content.

• Comprehensive understanding of user interface content/menus, mission text, NPC ambient dialogue, and locked cutscene subtitle blocks.

• Experience in transcreation within the gaming industry, specifically translating NBA-related content for video games.

• Familiarity with game engines and localization workflows.

• Knowledge of scripting formats like XML and JSON is advantageous.

• A strong passion for video games, particularly in the sports, action, or narrative-driven genres.

• Submission of an English-language resume/C.V. showcasing expertise in gaming localization.

• Completion of a domain-specific assessment if required.

• Reliable availability and dedication; most assignments require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.

• Contractors must not be based in regions that are subject to international embargoes or sanctions.

• Contractors are responsible for their own tax obligations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours, allowing you to choose how much or how little you want to work.

• No fixed hours, no check-ins, and no micromanagement.

• Competitive compensation rates.

• Timely payments.

• Opportunities to engage in diverse and innovative projects.

• Development of your portfolio and skills across various industries and domains.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals.

• Opportunity for supplemental income.

• No guaranteed hours are provided.

• Most tasks require a minimum commitment of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.

• No health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions are offered.